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Friday Flotsam and Jetsam
What has washed up from the internet this week? The Olympics, the State of Puget Sound and toxics all weigh on our minds lately, but with the Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families 'what toxic chemical are you?' quiz, at least I know I can identify with flame retardants...
ENVIRONMENT 101: Post-Lobby Day Recap
Who knew lobbying meant you had to wake up so early? I guess there’s no “snooze” button when it comes to early morning activism.
What's the State of the Sound?
The Puget Sound Partnership issued its first “State of the Sound” report today, but it leaves a critical question unanswered: are we on track to restore the Sound to health by the year 2020?
Friday Flotsam and Jetsam
It's your weekly roundup of flotsam and jetsam from all around the internet, when we share the things that have caught our attention in the last week.
Puget Sound Starts Here
That's where the conversation began today on KUOW Weekday when Kathy Fletcher, David Dicks and Lisa Stiffler got together to talk Puget Sound clean up with host Steve Sher.
Friday Flotsam and Jetsam
For many, MLK, Jr. Day on Monday was a day on, not a day off. I spent the day removing blackberries, so this week's flotsam looks at invasive species, as well as some follow up to last week's questions, and a look ahead to upcoming events.
ENVIRONMENT 101: On the Road from Bellingham to My First Lobby Day
With just six short days left to go until Lobby Day, I can hardly stand the anticipation. As someone who has never visited our Capitol, let alone taken part in any kind of lobbying, I am excited to attend - yet I’m still not quite sure what to expect.
Friday Flotsam and Jetsam
This week's roundup brings us amazing science answering questions we never thought to ask, and more questions, with and without answers...
Lies, lies and the truth about oil pollution
A few years back, a guy who worked the North Slope oil fields tossed me some advice when dealing with the oil industry on oil pollution issues in Puget Sound. For oil guys, he told me, the world's made up either of oil guys or hippies.
Shrimp Embarrassed by Sudden Molt in Public
When a Shirmp molted - IN OUR BUCKET! -- we freaked out a little.